Future-Makers at Open Works
Future-Makers at Open Works offers day camps in Baltimore, Maryland, focusing on hands-on STEM and creative projects for children aged 6-14.
▌ Editor's read The website for Future-Makers at Open Works loads successfully and provides detailed information about their summer camp programs. The camp is a day camp, offering weekly sessions for children aged 6-14, with themes like 'Wearable Tech' and 'Game Design.' Open Works is a non-profit makerspace, indicating a community-focused mission. The website states that 'All Open Works staff and instructors undergo background checks,' which is a significant strength. Google reviews for Open Works (the parent organization) show a rating of 4.8 stars from 145 reviews, with many praising the facility and diverse offerings. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory, and no state license number is provided on the website. Social media handles found are @openworksbmore on Instagram and 'openworksbmore' on Facebook, both actively updated with content related to their programs and community.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 8–14
Future-Makers at Open Works sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right stem fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 8–14
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 1400 Greenmount Ave, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA
- Cost notes: USD.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Future-Makers at Open Works
- What ages does Future-Makers at Open Works accept?
- Future-Makers at Open Works is open to children ages 8–14. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Future-Makers at Open Works cost?
- Future-Makers at Open Works publishes $450/week for the standard session. USD. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Future-Makers at Open Works's hours?
- Future-Makers at Open Works runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Future-Makers at Open Works?
- Future-Makers at Open Works is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Future-Makers at Open Works provide lunch?
- Future-Makers at Open Works does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does Future-Makers at Open Works compare to other stem camps in Baltimore?
- Future-Makers at Open Works is one of 10 stem camps in Baltimore that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Future-Makers at Open Works with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- STEM summer camps guide · Compare projects, staff fit, and age-readiness signals.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
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